stitch

a single loop of thread made with a needle when sewing or mending clothes

punto, cosida

• a stitch in time saves nine

Collocations stitch up a wound · sew with small stitches

• She used strong thread to make neat stitches.

  Ella usó hilo fuerte para hacer puntadas limpias.

to sew up a wound or cut with thread to help it heal

coser, suturar

• stitch somebody up

Collocations emergency room stitches · doctor's office stitching

• The doctor stitched the cut on his arm.

  El médico cosió la herida en su brazo.

a sudden sharp pain, especially in the chest or abdomen

dolor agudo, espasmo

• have a stitch

Collocations stitch in the side · chest stitch

• She felt a sharp pain in her chest.

  Ella sintió un dolor agudo en el pecho.

to join two things together, especially by sewing or sticking them

unir, pegar

• stitch something to something

Collocations stitch fabric together · stitch leather pieces

• She stitched the two pieces of cloth together.

  Ella unió las dos piezas de tela.

a piece of clothing made by sewing fabric together

prenda, vestido

• wear a stitch

Collocations stitch in the form of a dress · stitch as part of an outfit

• She wore a beautiful red dress.

  Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rojo.

a type of fabric made with a particular pattern or design

tejido, tela

• stitch in the form of denim

Collocations denim stitch · cotton stitch

• The jeans were made from a thick, durable denim.

  Los vaqueros estaban hechos de un denín grueso y duradero.

a point scored in some games such as darts or cricket

punto, anotación

• score a stitch

Collocations stitch in the game of darts · cricket stitches

• He scored 20 stitches in the match.

  Él anotó 20 puntos en el partido.

a small mark made with a brush or pen, especially when painting or drawing

pincelada, trazo

• make a stitch

Collocations brush stroke · pen stroke

• She made a delicate brushstroke on the canvas.

  Ella hizo un delicado trazo en el lienzo.